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Job summary

The Recreation Aide is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic and diversion programs for residents. They also participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and ensure all duties are performed in compliance with safety and privacy standards.

Job details

Job Description Delivery of resident programming Therapeutic programs; Diversion programs; Planning; Implementation; Evaluation; Documentation; Participation in IDTCs; Coordinating; and Participating in resident care. Occupational Health and Safety Accountabilities Carry out all assigned duties in compliance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Company policy; Follow safe work practices as directed by their supervisor and as required by the applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation; Participate in all required occupational health and safety training; Use appropriate equipment and wear personal protective equipment or clothing, as required by Extendicare/ParaMed; Report any known or identified health and safety hazards or violations to their supervisor; and Refrain from any conduct that puts themselves, workers, contractors or others at risk. Privacy Accountabilities Respects and preserves the privacy, confidentiality and security of health care and employee information at all times. Violations of this statement include, but are not limited to: Using another person’s username or password to access information; Discussing confidential information in a public area; Leaving confidential health care or employee information in public areas; Disposing of confidential information inappropriately; and Extendicare’s Code of Business Conduct and Standards of Employee Conduct policies are to be adhered to by the employee groups they apply to at all times. Resident/Family Safety Accountabilities In the interest of the safety of residents and family members, employees while on duty are accountable to carry out all duties assigned within the scope of their job in compliance with applicable legislation, standards and company policy; and Refrain from any conduct that puts residents and family members at risk. Accessing confidential information that is not within the scope of the individuals duties; Misusing, disclosing without proper authorization, or altering confidential information; Disclosing to another person the unique username or password for accessing electronic confidential health care information; Time Type: Part time At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​ ​ We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. ​ Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​ ​ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​ Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@extendicare.com. We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

What you’ll do

The Recreation Aide is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic and diversion programs for residents. They also participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and ensure all duties are performed in compliance with safety and privacy standards.

Requirements

Candidates must adhere to occupational health and safety legislation and maintain strict confidentiality regarding resident and employee information. The role requires a commitment to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for residents in a long-term care setting.

Benefits

• Health support • Financial well-being support • Long-term career growth

Listed skills

• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Resident programming
• Therapeutic programs
• Diversion programs
• Documentation
• Resident care
• Occupational health and safety
• Privacy compliance
• Confidentiality
• Safety protocols
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Authorization (Computing)
• Planning
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Compassion
• Long-Term Care
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Reviewing Applications
• Cultural Safety

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
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